Taoyuan Mayor Zheng Wencan’s master’s thesis of National Taiwan University’s National Institute of Development Research was recently reported by You Zhibin, a candidate for Taoyuan City Councilor of the New Party, for plagiarism. It is understood that National Taiwan University has completed the investigation process, but has not disclosed the result, and has not publicly stated the result yet. related planning.

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[Reporter Yang Mianjie/Taipei Report] Taoyuan Mayor Zheng Wencan’s master’s thesis of the National Taiwan University’s National Development Institute was recently reported by the New Party Taoyuan City Councilor Candidate You Zhibin for plagiarism. It is understood that National Taiwan University has completed the investigation process, but did not disclose the result. There are currently no plans to publicly state the results.

In October this year, You Zhibin made a big move to hold a press conference at the gate of National Taiwan University. He presented more than 100 pages of evidence to question the three major flaws in Zheng Wencan's thesis, including plagiarism, falsification of references, and ghostwriting. He asked National Taiwan University to deal with it as soon as possible. .

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At that time, the director of the Academic Affairs Office of National Taiwan University received the report letter. The school issued a statement stating that it will first review the attached evidence and then confirm whether it is accepted. Based on the principles of objectivity and clarity, the review will be completed within 2 months.

Regarding the progress and results of the review, National Taiwan University responded that "the university has completed the investigation of Mr. Zheng Wencan's thesis investigation", but there is no more information to provide.

According to our understanding, National Taiwan University has sent a letter of the investigation results to the informant You Zhibin and the accused Zheng Wencan, but there is currently no plan to make a public statement.